Barnaby Joseph Dye and Punkhuri Kumar
As India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced the African Union’s then-chair, Comoros’ President Azali Assoumani, at last year’s G-20 summit in New Delhi, a number of commentaries touted India-Africa relations as the next big thing. India, during its presidency of the G-20, styled itself as representing the Global South, asserting Africa’s voice and rights.
One year on, where does the relationship stand?
Far from displaying signs of a rapid take-off, ties between continent and country are bumpy, with considerable barriers preventing opportunities from being seized. This will only change when, or if, New Delhi is able to increase governmental capacity to boost political ties and development cooperation.
The Case That Africa-India Ties Will Blossom
During New Delhi’s extravagant hosting of the G-20, India proclaimed itself a leader of the Global South, particularly by drawing on its strong relations with Africa. This helps India explain its importance on the global stage, adding weight to New Delhi’s calls for global governance reform.
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